Samsung Gear S3
TIME IS A FLAT, RUGGED CIRCLE WITH A ROTATING BEZEL.
SAMSUNG IMPRESSED MANY last year with its Gear S2 series of smartwatches, and now the technology giant is back with a new flagship timepiece that improves upon its previous generation in every conceivable way.
When compared to the S2, the Samsung Gear S3 Frontier is a bigger, tougher and more attractive smartwatch that’s been exquisitely crafted to walk a fine line between elegance and ruggedness. Its signature rotating bezel lets you cycle through settings and options with ease, carrying with it a more satisfying and precise feel than it’s had in the past. Encased behind protective Corning Gorilla Glass SR+ (exclusive to this Frontier edition), the Gear S3’s Super AMOLED display is sharp and bright, looking closer to a real watch than ever before — depending on your chosen custom watch face, of course. It’s also got an always-on display this year, which shows a simplified version of whichever watch face you happen to be using.
In conjunction with its resilient exterior, the Gear S3 now has an IP68 water- and dust-resistance rating, so you can take it with you in the shower or go for a (relatively shallow) swim in fresh water without ruining it. Though the local version lacks the standalone LTE functionality found overseas, the Gear S3 still works well when away from your phone, provided both are connected to a Wi-Fi network. Aussies can also use Samsung Pay with the S3, allowing you to make contactless payments with their wrists.
We also love that this design is compatible with any standard 22mm watch band and you can now finally use it to take calls from your wrist — something you’ve been able to do for a while now on most other smartwatches, but that’s new to Samsung.